Hurghada weather in December
Hurghada averages 23°C by day and 16°C at night in December, with the sea at 24°C and about 0 mm of rain in the month. It cools by about 2°C into January.
Day
23°C
Night
16°C
Sea
24°C
Rain
0 mm
Flight from London
5h
What December feels like
December is warm in Hurghada: T-shirt days, a light layer for evenings.
The sea is warm at 24°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is dry: only about 0 mm of rain in the month.
That is 14°C warmer than an average December day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, Hurghada is the #34 warmest in December, and #2 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
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Hurghada weather by month
December is highlighted. Compare with November and January, or see the full year in Hurghada.
Hurghada in December: quick answers
Is Hurghada hot in December?
December is warm in Hurghada: T-shirt days, a light layer for evenings. Average highs are 23°C and lows 16°C.
Can you swim in Hurghada in December?
The sea is warm at 24°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Hurghada in December?
It is dry: only about 0 mm of rain in the month.
What is the warmest month in Hurghada?
August, at an average high of 35°C. The coolest is January at 21°C.
How long is the flight to Hurghada from the UK?
About 5h direct from London, estimated from the 3,927 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in December for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in December from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. Rain is the average monthly total. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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